Anatomy of Living

There is no doubt that love, however we might define it, plays a pivotal role in everyone's life, and how we define love likely goes a long way in guiding our life and relationships. So what might it mean to be more loving? Is love a just a feeling? Is it an art? It is a skill? Join us with Dr. Armin Zadeh as we explore the lofty topic of love and what it looks like in every day life, how we can cultivate more loving relationships ...

In today's crazy world, it can seem like life is on a crash course into the future, with the breaks suddenly not working. People everywhere are stressed, unhealthy, and not really sure what to do about it. Join us with Special Guest Ira Israel as we discuss living an authentic life in the world today and what we can do about this rapid decline in our collective quality of life. How has our childhood and upbringing affected our life...

With the growing interest in Zen Buddhism, many people have heard of the great Japanese Zen Master Eihei Dogen, but who was he? How did his views of Zen differ from others? And why might his views matter today? 

Join us with Soto Zen Priest, teacher and author Brad Warner as we discuss this fascinating figure from the 13th Century A.D. Brad presents Dogen's ideas in ways that make them more applicable in our modern daily lives, all...

Join us with crystal and precious stone expert, Nicholas Pearson, as we discuss stones and crystals that help support the heart physically, emotionally and spiritually. Can precious stones help heal a broken heart or help us to be more loving in life? Do we need to protect ourselves from so-called negative or outside energies and forces? What are the right stones for you? We discuss these ideas and many more!

Nicholas Pearson has b...

The stories we tell (and don't tell) shape our identity as individuals and as a society. Our guest, author and educator Sandra Marinella, guides people in writing their stories to help heal from trauma, illness and loss. Join us as we discuss the importance of story in our lives, and how writing can help you heal. Sandra shares insights into the healing process and tips on how you can utilize writing as a transformational tool. We ...

What do connection, communication and creativity have in common? Join us with our special guest Michael Gelb, as he explains ways we can all deepen our relationships, with our selves and others, cultivate leadership in our lives and unlock the latent creativity within us all. 

The world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development, Michael is a pioneer in the fields of creativ...

Love, it's a simple message to hear, but a much more challenging message to live. Join us with special guest Scott Stabile as we discuss what it means to live with a wide open heart, and how to live that way, even when we might not feel our most loving.

Scott Stabile is an inspirational, self-help writer and speaker. A spiritual voice for personal development in a modern world. His inspirational posts and videos have attracted a hu...

Back from an unexpected summer hiatus, I want to give everyone a quick update on my health, and share two stories that have helped me keep perspective during these difficult times. 

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Anatomy of Living Podcast with Ashton Szabo

Health Update and Two Stories for Perspective [Episode 12]

Credits:

Creator and Host: Ashton Szabo

Intro and Outro Music: Emily Ann Peterson

Ashton Szabo

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With recent discoveries in medical science, we are realizing that gut health is more important than we could have ever imagined. It's vital in our overall health and it impacts and is impacted by our internal and external ecosystems. Join us with special guest Dr. Zach Bush, as we explore the latest understandings of gut health, IBS, Crohn's Disease, Probiotics and more, as well as discuss the social impact of our dietary choices. ...

What do x-ray satellites, writing, learning, leadership, art, burpees, entrepreneurship and marathons have to do with one another? They are all part of the diverse life of our special guest: Joshua Spodek. He has led seminars in leadership, entrepreneurship, creativity and sales at Harvard, Princeton, MIT, INSEAD (Singapore), the New York Academy of Science, and at private corporations. He holds five Ivy league degrees, including a...

Technology has truly revolutionized our lives in the modern era. We have technology that allows us to organize our lives more efficiently, speak with people across the planet, help a failing heart beat, photograph the depths of the human body inwardly and explore the cosmos outwardly, and much more. But can technology help you perform better? Our guest today, Dr. Daniel Chao, is CEO of a company with a technology that claims to do ...

Pregnancy is a time for large transformations. Bodies change and bodies are grown. People grow physically, mentally and emotionally. It can be a very powerful time for everyone involved, but it can also be a difficult and stressful time. How does one hold onto their center during the chaotic moments of pregnancy and childbirth? How can partners and friends support their loved one's going through the experience of pregnancy and birt...

What is wealth? Is it money, freedom, health, family? Over 80% of Americans hold some sort of debt, with the average US household owing over $16,000 dollars to creditors. What's going on? Is the situation systemic? The economy is struggling, people are struggling... so what can we do... not just to make more money, but to create wealth and to adjust our relationship to money and wealth.

Join us with Edward Vilga as we discuss the Y...

What happens when you combine modern counseling techniques with ancient Taoist practices? How might EMDR and Healing Tao techniques such as Taoist Emotional Recycling help people with emotional trauma? What other benefits might it have? Join us with Doug Hilton as we explore how these fascinating techniques can be used to encourage physical, mental and spiritual balance and health.

Doug Hilton is a certified Universal Healing Tao i...

Ancient mystics have known for thousands of years what science is now just beginning to validate: that we are all connected. Separation is an illusion. How people can integrate this understanding into their lives and radically expand their consciousness may be the difference between whether or not we can survive as a species. We need a new model of living sustainably in this world and it all starts with us. Join us on this fascinat...

If you were critically injured or ill, how would you want to spend your final days? Death and illness are often taboo subjects in our culture, but how might we benefit from talking about them more? In our current medical culture, the old and the ill are often intubated, catheterized and even shelved away in care facilities to live out their final days alone, confused and often in pain. And while most people believe they don’t n...

The United States seems more divided than it has in decades, if not centuries. People from all ends of the political spectrum seem to struggle in keeping up with all the political change and turmoil. And while lots of people want to get involved and make a difference, what’s the most effective way to do that? Protest? Run for office? Call your representative? Join us with Benjamin Wolf, who is currently running for the US House...

When it comes down to it, most people just want to be happy. But with everyone searching for happiness, why does it seem so elusive? What actions and habits contribute to our unhappiness and how do self-judgement and criticism sabotage our attempts to be happy? Join us with Maria Felipe as we explore ways to remove obstacles that prevent us from living a fuller, happier life and how to cultivate habits that help us live our hap...

Throughout history, there have been many interpretations of the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. Many of the early Christians viewed the ideal christian life in a very different way than how it is commonly viewed today. By reading the writings of early christian mystics, monks, priests and non canonical christian texts, we find a view of christian spirituality that parallels many of the life affirming views found in Tan...